WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shocking dozens of viewers, a CNN journalist was nearly beaten to death by a group of thugs during a live broadcast while reporting that crime is down in D.C.

"Crime in the D.C. metropolitan area has never been lower," said reporter Michal Lane before having a glass of whiskey smashed over her head. "The nation's capital is a pleasant place to raise a family. OUCH!"

"Give us your money, whitey!" a masked suspect was heard saying as Lane dutifully continued with her report.

"Mayor Bowser has accused Trump of being hyperbolic and irresponsible in how he comments — OOF!" she said, taking a punch to the gut. "How he comments on violent crime in the — OW — in the city."

The live feed was cut abruptly before her report finished, possibly signaling that the camera crew had

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